Description
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Brownies combine rich, fudgy chocolate brownie with a silky, spiced pumpkin cheesecake swirl. With their stunning marbled look and decadent texture, they’re the ultimate fall dessert to serve at any gathering—or enjoy solo with a warm drink.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 egg (for cheesecake layer)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, melt butter. Stir in granulated sugar and brown sugar until glossy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, whisk to combine.
4. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just incorporated. Reserve 1/3 cup of batter for swirling.
5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, egg, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until creamy.
6. Spread brownie batter into the pan. Pour pumpkin cheesecake mixture on top.
7. Dollop reserved brownie batter and swirl with a knife or toothpick to create marbled effect.
8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is softened for a smooth swirl mixture—cold cream cheese creates lumps.
Don’t overmix the brownie batter to keep it fudgy, not cakey.
Let the brownies cool fully before slicing to get those clean, defined swirls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake swirl brownies, fall brownies, pumpkin dessert